Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse

Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a Monday through Friday ambulatory unit (no patient admissions on this unit).
• Collaborate closely with radiology for diagnostic testing, specifically MRI.
• Provide nursing support in the sedation PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit).
• Pediatrics experience is required.

Schedule

• Day shift
• 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM)
• 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Connecticut
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Pediatrics PACU (Post Anesthetic Care) experience, with experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Clear copy of driver’s license or passport.
• Background checks within 30 days of start, including:

  • 7-year search with aliases
  • SS Trace
  • Nationwide, statewide, and national sex offender searches
  • OFAC Sanctions List
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
  • Education verification (diploma acceptable as placeholder)
• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by NP, PA, or MD, confirming ability to work full day without restrictions.
• Respiratory fit test annually (specific mask brands accepted).
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no TD or declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if previously positive)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or proof of 2 vaccines; if negative, booster schedule required
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, series, or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (facility-specific forms required)
• Drug testing: 10-panel within 30 days of start, updated annually. Must be completed within 24-48 hours of acceptance if within the 30-day window.
• Photo for badge (chest up, solid background, no other persons).
• Signed facility-specific documents prior to start, including confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, conflict of interest, contractor checklist, and pediatric medication calculation exam.

Experience & References

• Pediatric nursing experience required (minimum years not explicitly stated, but must meet pediatric specialty experience).
• Two professional references within the past 2 years, both must have directly supervised the candidate.
• Employment history covering the last 7 years with explanations for any gaps.

Additional Notes

• This position does not require prior travel experience.
• The role involves working in a specialized pediatric sedation PACU environment with collaboration in radiology diagnostic testing.
• The unit is ambulatory and does not admit patients directly.

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